Kensington Swan has been awarded best New Zealand firm for women in business law and best Auckland City firm at the 2014 Australasian Women in Law Awards held last night.

It was also shortlisted for the Wellington City award and best gender diversity initiative by an Australasian firm.

Chief Executive Alastair Carruthers says: "These awards recognise our commitment to creating a vibrant and diverse high performing workplace and the innovative programmes we have put in place to support growth by our women lawyers."

"We are delighted that our support of women in law has been recognised and look forward to building on this work in the future."

Partners Catriona Grover and Michael O’Brien were in Sydney last night to receive the awards on behalf of the firm.